The Rambler Songtext

Of love he was sworn to never acquire

Free from the chains of a sweetheart's desire

Many a woman was sorely dismayed

The lively young lad they could not dissuade



One morning in june while out on the water

The boy caught a glimpse of the mayor's own daughter

In all of his travels he never had seen

A sight like the lassie that stood on the green


He rowed back to shore so determined to find her

Into the town he endeavored to spy her

Soon he arrived at her father's own door

The home of the girl he had seen on the shore



He knocked at the door and spoke to her father

Requesting permission to call on his daughter

But the mayor refused and try as he may

The lad was condemned for his rambling way



He turned in dismay at a loss how to win her

Once all contented his heart turning bitter

When who should call out from the window above

But the maid he desired and wished now to love



Pray tell is it true that you roam through the mountains

Run through the valleys and play in the fountains

It's long that I've wished to be wild and free

For a rambler's wife I've wanted to be



With no more ado they ran off together

Contented to live in the hills and the heather

And long was their happiness free from all strife

With adventures aplenty from the rambling life